READ/DOWNLOAD: SRQ015: Hypno [PTN/Ramp]

This edition of the Sonic Router column for respected web portal theQuietus is live now. Focused entirely on the work of Icelandic producer Hypno it comes equipped with the 55th Sonic Router mix.

"That playful aspect in Hypno's music is obvious as soon as you listen out for it. What may sound like micro programmed percussion lines and over studied drum programming is the sound of a producer completely immersing himself in the 'fun' aspect of making rhythm. There's seldom been something so endlessly satisfying as writing a groove that can drive, thump and swing all at the same time; and in places, on tracks like the aforementioned 'Over The Top' and 'Telescopes', it's hard not to grin as the drum hits bumble over themselves repeatedly." - Oli Marlow

READ: SRQ015 - Hypno [PTN/Ramp]

DOWNLOAD: Hypno - Sonic Router Mix #55



Tracklist:

1. Kerri Chandler – Mommy, What’s A Record? (Downtown 161)
2. Orlando B. – New York Tale (Yore)
3. West Norwood Cassette Library – Blonde On Blonde (Teal dub)
4. Maddslinky ft. Omar – Special (Karizma mix) (dub)
5. Hypno – War Demons (PTN)
6. Missing Linkx – A Short History Of… (Philpot)
7. A Made Up Sound – Alarm (A Made Up Sound)
8. Hypno – Over The Top (PTN)
9. Girl Unit – Shade On (Night Slugs)
10. Shortstuff – Galaxy (Ramp)
11. Twice As Nyce – Fittest (Twyce As Nyce)
12. Joe – Claptrap (Hessle Audio)
13. Brackles & Shortstuff – Pipey D (Blunted Robots)
14. Hypno – Sunkin (forthcoming Ramp)

Link:
www.myspace.com/hypnonpyh

RECOMMENDED: Breach – Fatherless/(Doc Daneeka’s Mrr Snrz Rmx)/Man Up [PTN]

PTN are seemingly very much ‘on it’ right now; the freshly minted offshoot of Ramp Recordings specializes in the house orientated heaters that have been heating up the wider, for want of a better word, bass music scene. With previous releases from 'Elevator Music' earmarked artists like Hackman, Doc Daneeka and Hypno the label’s 4th release stems from Breach, the house alter ego of producer Ben Westbeech, and the tribal anthem ‘Fatherless.’ Having worked dancefloors over for what seems like months it was only recently confirmed the tune would be seeing wax on PTN and Breach’s mix for Mary Anne Hobb’s Radio 1 show only cemented the appeal of this new wave of Westbeech’s productions.

It’s the raw physical power the simple elements of the hard hitting tribal drum workouts combining with the looping flute phrases that make ‘Fatherless’ such an instantly gratifying tune. It keeps rolling and rolling pretty relentlessly the booming kicks, snare splashes with the tribal percussion you can pretty much sing-along to never letting up, making it a lot more powerful in the mix than on a solo listen. The icing on the cake though, is the quick fire sample declaring the mantra “Fatherless,” playfully pitched it pipes up on the offbeat, providing a knowing call to the dance.

The much in demand Doc Daneeka brings the original’s almost dubstep sounding lilt, given the prominence of the bassline and super simplistic layer arrangement, further into house territory with a four four kick, relentless fizzling snares and pulsing bassline. It doesn’t add that much but it doesn’t detract either, conveying that slightly different vibe Daneeka’s excelling in of late, perfectly. The b-side cut ‘Man Up’ is a subtler production from Westbeech but its just as tribal, looping chants and swirling tabla’s that get twisted out of all proportion and really bring the energy rush before the drop.

The A side is pure dance floor fire; and even though it’s been rinsed for an incredibly long time, it’s still as big, brash and seriously addictive as it was when you first heard it.

Words: James Balf
Out: Now

Links:
www.myspace.com/breachmusicuk
www.ramprecordings.com

COMPETITION: WIn Tickets to Lightworks Launch Party @ Cable

This Saturday sees the launch of the Lightworks imprint and club night at Cable nightclub, in Bermondsey, London. With a variant line up that revels in its eclecticism the collective minds behind it insist on providing good music and with DJ sets from Four Tet, Swamp81 boss man Loefah - whos pretty much responsible for the boom in 808 laced bass music thanks to housing releases from Addison Groove and Ramadanman - Cooly G, Space Dimension Controller with SBRKT and Sampha performing their live show too, you cannae really argue...

Room Two is hosted by PTN vs. Get Me so you can expect bastard funky from label staples Doc Daneeka, the criminally brilliant Hypno, Deep Teknologi and boss man Tom Kerridge, also known as the White Sugh Knight.

To win a pair of tickets email us the answer to the following question by Friday morning:

J Dilla produced 'Lightworks' and instrumental which also got spat over on the recent DOOM album, 'Born Like This,' but which producer did Dilla sample to make it?

A) John Baker
B) Raymond Scott
3) Delia Derbyshire

Winners will be announced on Friday. Please make sure you can attend the event if you enter.

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